D'ADDARIO Select Jazz Tenor Saxophone MKS-D8M

A "Select Jazz" Mouthpiece Balancing Jazz Tradition and Precision

With the Select Jazz series, D'Addario clearly targets musicians seeking the character of classic historic mouthpieces while benefiting from current production : consistency from one piece to another, refined finishes, and predictable behavior from the first notes. The goal is not to offer a "neutral" mouthpiece, but a model with a jazz-typical sound profile, capable of fitting both acoustic section playing and solo contexts, while maintaining a comfortable embouchure feel.

For Which Musician and Styles?

This tenor saxophone mouthpiece is ideal for advanced players and perfectly suited for professionals seeking an expressive, stable, and versatile mouthpiece. Its design makes it particularly comfortable in jazz styles (swing, bebop, hard bop, modern jazz), but it can also adapt to broader contexts whenever you desire a lively sound, precise attack, and strong projection.

Thanks to its even response, it is also an excellent choice for saxophonists who alternate between technical work (scales, intervals, intonation) and real-world situations (big band, combo, studio), without having to "struggle" to stabilize the low and high registers.

Sound and Design

The D'Addario Select Jazz emphasizes the balance between presence and control. The sound aims for a rich jazz timbre, with substantial midrange and a projection that remains usable without forcing. The articulation is designed to be clear (clean attacks, precise tonguing), and the overall feel prioritizes comfortable playing, useful both in piano dynamics and more intense passages.

On a saxophone mouthpiece, the tip opening (the gap at the tip between the reed and the mouthpiece) strongly influences resistance, flexibility, and potential power. With a 2.79 mm tip opening, this model falls within a jazz-oriented range: it allows shaping the sound, working on inflections and dynamics, while maintaining consistent tuning and homogeneity across all registers.

Recommended Compatible Accessories

To get the most out of this mouthpiece, you can pair it with tenor saxophone reeds suited to your approach (softer reeds to facilitate response and dynamics, harder reeds for more control and density). A mouthpiece patch is also recommended to improve comfort, protect the mouthpiece, and stabilize contact with the teeth without altering your embouchure.

Return Policy Information (Hygiene) : this product is subject to a specific return policy. For hygiene reasons, if opened, it must be free of any signs of use to qualify for return and be eligible for refund or exchange.

Technical specifications

Category	tenor saxophone	Color	Black
Material	Hard rubber

Type	tenor saxophone mouthpiece	Instrument	tenor saxophone
Design	"Vintage" inspiration with modern production techniques	Recommended styles	jazz (versatile)
Opening	2.79 mm	Suggested level	advanced to professional
Equivalent	0.110 inch	Key features	"Vintage"-style sound and articulation, homogeneity, intonation, versatility
Sound orientation	balance between comfort, articulation, and jazz color	Specific return policy	if opened, must be free of any signs of use for refund or exchange
Playing goal	homogeneous response and intonation across the entire range